Community First

Football is the least important

thing we do.

A group of people, including athletes and coaches, are gathered in a circle on a grassy field, participating in a team huddle or meeting.

Ways Our Players Serve

community Matters to us

Here in Garnet Valley, you’ve probably heard our coaches say, “Football is the least important thing we do.”

Each year, our football players take pride in being more than great athletes — they take pride in being leaders in our community. Community service is a foundation of our program. Over the past several years, our teams have completed more than 1,500 hours of community service each year.

Our players serve because they want to — not because they have to. They volunteer to serve, to lead, and to spend time together. They live the word selflessness every single day.

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Toy Drive

August 11

Players and families collect toys for Nemours Children’s Hospital.

A large group of young football players sitting and standing on a sports field, wearing helmets and uniforms, with coaches and staff behind them. There is a white building in the background with an American flag on top, and trees around the field.

Cats & Dogs

August

players Go to BYC help the Bulldogs practice and also run a clinic run at the high school.

A group of 13 young male athletes standing inside a gymnasium, posing for a photo. The gymnasium has banners on the wall indicating various sports championships and a large screen displaying a volleyball team. The team members are dressed in casual sportswear, with some wearing hoodies, sweatshirts, and sweatpants.

Supporting other Garnet Valley athletic events

Throughout the Year

Our players regularly step up to support other Garnet Valley athletic programs showing that being a Jag means lifting up the entire school community.

Group of young children and three teenage boys standing in a classroom, smiling at the camera. The children are of diverse ethnicities, dressed in casual clothes, some with patterns or sports team logos. The teachers are wearing football jerseys. The classroom has educational posters, including the alphabet on the wall, class birthday calendar, and various decorations.

Elementary School Recess Buddies

September

Seniors head to the elementary schools during recess to mentor and play with the younger students. Football players also teach and interact with the Little Jags at the High School.

A group of five people, including children in sports jerseys, standing inside a shopping mall, holding dresses, with shopping bags and carts nearby, in front of a sign that reads 'Spirit of Children' and 'after all, kids just want to be kids'.

COSTUME DRIVE

October

Players collect Halloween costumes that are delivered to Nemours patients so they can enjoy Halloween.

A group of young boys and teenagers standing outdoors in a parking lot, holding a banner that reads 'GV Football and Turkey Drive.' They are dressed in casual and athletic clothing, with some wearing hoodies and jackets. There is a large white truck behind them with its back open, and a boy is sitting inside the truck. The background has trees, parked cars, and a maroon building with white graffiti-style writing, along with flags and outdoor lights.

Turkey Drive

November
Sunday before Thanksgiving
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM at GV Stadium

Annual turkey collection in partnership with the Travis Manion Foundation.

A large group of football players and coaches pose for a team photo on a football field. The players are wearing maroon jerseys and white pants, with some holding helmets on the ground. The coaches stand behind the players. The team is holding a blue banner that reads 'Travis Manion Foundation.' The background shows a grassy field, stadium seating, and parked cars under a partly cloudy sky.
Piles of packaged frozen chickens in a storage room corner with cardboard boxes on one side.
White outdoor whiteboard with a drawing of a turkey and handwritten text about a turkey drive donation. The turkey is decorated with colorful feathers, and there are tally marks, donation details, and totals written on the board.
A man in a maroon jacket and white cap being interviewed by a man holding a FOX 29 microphone. A camera operator records the interview with a professional video camera. They are outdoors near a construction site with building materials and a chain-link fence in the background.
Group of young people wearing bright yellow T-shirts and gloves, standing together outdoors in front of a large red wall with white graffiti and a white 'SPORTS' text, participating in a community event or team activity.

Mulch Community Service Event & Fundraiser

April

Players spend the morning mulching homes and community spaces across the district, combining hands-on service with one of the program’s biggest annual fundraisers.

Group of young boys and a coach standing on a football field holding backpacks, smiling for a photo on a sunny day.

Youth Clinic

May

Players and coaches host a youth football clinic for younger athletes in the community, teaching skills and sharing their love of the game while giving back to the next generation of Jags.

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Corn Hole / Pickleball Tournament

May

Players and the community come together for an evening of corn hole and pickleball that raises funds for the program while creating a fun, family-friendly atmosphere.

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ALUMNI GOLF OUTING

June

Players, especially incoming seniors, volunteer at the annual Golf Outing — helping with setup, greeting golfers, and supporting the event that raises important funds for the program.

A large group of teenage boys sitting on the pavement in a parking lot listening to two men standing in front of them. The background shows parked cars, a blue dumpster, a building, and trees under a partly cloudy sky.

Lifting Competition + Food Drive

June

Joint lifting competition that includes a food drive bringing in tons of food for the Loaves of Love Food Pantry! we got better together, and we had fun!

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Lifting Party

July

Lifting Party partnering with @upliftingathletes to raise money and awareness for rare diseases! A great night for a great cause!!

None of these hours are mandatory. Our players volunteer because

they want to serve, to lead, and to spend time together.

They live the word selflessness every single day.